1. Make sure you understand the challenges and risks of traveling alone as a teenager.
- Some countries/territories will require your parents or guardian to sign the consent form, while some countries/territories may deny you entry altogether.
- Most hotels will let you skip circles like a minor, or won't let you stay there at all.
- Some tourist sites will not allow minors to enter if they are not accompanied by adults.
- You'll be alone.If you encounter a medical emergency, are arrested, or encounter any other trap, you may not be able to contact anyone.
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2. Learn about teen travel laws and regulations in the country you plan to visit.
- In some countries/regions, minors are not allowed to travel alone, and you may be refused entry.
- In some countries (such as Portugal), minors must have a letter signed by both parents and must be authenticated at the embassy prior to travel.
- In other countries, such as Spain, minors are usually allowed to travel alone, but if they are arrested, hospitalized or otherwise in trouble, they may be held by the authorities until their situation is resolved.
3. Buy travel insurance.
Especially as a minor, it helps to have a safety net provided by travel insurance. According to the level of insurance you purchased, the missed flight will be refunded; You will receive money to replace the lost luggage. Your emergency medical expenses will be reimbursed. You can also arrange for emergency transportation back to your home country.
4. Look for student discounts.
One of the benefits of teen travel is that you automatically get a student discount if you are under 18. Most tourist attractions, museums and other attractions will offer discounts. Some hotels and airlines will also offer discounts. Moreover, most public transport systems offer discounted airfares or passes for teenagers.
5. Look for hotels that allow minors.
Most hotels don't rent to anyone under the age of 18 (and some don't even rent to anyone under the age of 21), and usually this information doesn't show up on their website, so the only way to find out is to call directly.
If there are youth hostels in the city you plan to visit, try calling them. Many youth hostels will allow minors to stay, although most of them are limited to those over 16.
6.Book a flight.
If you are over 18, most (but not all) airlines will allow you to travel alone. Traveling alone is different from traveling as an unaccompanied minor.Please note that the unaccompanied applet, usually for children under the age of 12, is a ticket. The airline staff guides you to board the plane from beginning to end and you must be dropped off and picked up by an adult.
7.Ready to go!
Traveling alone can be intimidating, but you'll almost always come back with a different person. You'll be more confident and have a different perspective on your culture and the cultures you interact with on your travels. You will have new friends and new memories in a new place. Put on your smart backpack and have a nice trip!
